Wildflowers at Sweeney Fen
Sweeney Fen hosts a very rare habitat for Shropshire – calcareous fen. Here base-rich water seeps from the limestone bedrock into the peat. Though small, the site is extremely diverse and, with…
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Sweeney Fen
This tiny fen is one of the most exquisite flower meadows in Shropshire
Sweeney Fen & Dolgoch Quarry
A gentle stroll through two nature reserves to enjoy the orchids and other wildflowers.
Map of reserves
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Accessible Reserves
Information about our accessible reserves.
Fen violet
A pale member of the violet family sometimes known as ‘milk violet’, the fen violet has a delicate and unassuming appearance. A real specialist of the wetland habitat, this species has seen a…
Lowland fen
Water-logged and thick with reeds and robust tall-herbs or tussocky sedges, fens are evocative reminders of the extensive wet wildlands that once covered far more of the lowlands than they do…
Upland spring, flush and fen
These tiny habitats, the source of our streams and rivers, are fundamental to the well-being of whole water catchments.
Chimney sweeper
This sooty-black, day-flying moth is active on sunny days, rarely settling in one place for long.
Great fen-sedge
A tall and robust species of sedge, the Great fen-sedge has long leaves with sawtooth edges. It forms dense stands in lowland fens and around lakes.
Nature Reserves
Most people live within a few miles of a Wildlife Trust nature reserve. From ancient woodlands to meadows and wetlands, they’re just waiting to be explored.
Members event - Betchcott Hill Nature Reserve guided walk
This event is fully booked - if you would like to be added to the waitlist, please email garyds@shropshirewildlifetrust.org.uk
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